Preston Hildebrand | Counselor Intern
Preston Hildebrand is currently pursuing his Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through the MAC program at MidAmerica Nazarene University, with an anticipated graduation date of May 2027. He brings a unique blend of relational depth, cross-cultural experience, and creativity into the counseling space, shaped in part by living in Kenya for six years.
Preston enjoys working with teenagers and young adults and approaches counseling through a psychodynamic and experiential framework. He is especially interested in understanding how past experiences, relationships, and identity shape present struggles.
Known for his calm presence and genuine curiosity, Preston strives to create a therapeutic environment where clients feel safe, heard, and supported. He views counseling as a collaborative process focused on insight, growth, and practical change.
Preston is currently being supervised by Jonathan Kindler.
“Over the years I’ve come back to visit my counselor in difficult transitions in life. It’s been helpful to have someone to talk with who is outside of my sphere that is always there to give me honest feedback.”
“I was in trouble coming in. I had made a mess of things and my counselor helped me sort things out. Issues, I honestly thought would never change. ”